Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, who represents the 3rd Council District, is the pick of the Nassau County Republicans to run against County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, in November.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/15/21
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From April 1 to shortly after Nov. 15, Valley Streamers were subjected to sustained levels of increased plane noise as two of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s main runways were closed …
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By Peter Belfiore
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1/30/20
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Plane noise is a fact of life in Valley Stream. Whether you live in the village or its unincorporated areas, with John F. Kennedy International Airport roughly five miles away, at any given time …
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By Peter Belfiore
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5/2/19
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Police reported the outbreak of a fire early Sunday morning at a corner deli on West Merrick Road in Valley Stream that left the shop completely gutted.
Officers reportedly received a call at …
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By Nakeem Grant
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3/7/19
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Board of Commissioners approved a $355 million project to revamp Runway 13L-31R at John F. Kennedy International Airport and add a high-speed …
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By Nakeem Grant
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10/25/18
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The word “prodigy” suggests names such as Beethoven, Mozart and Picasso — men and women of another time and place whose talent surpassed anything normally encountered in daily life. So it may be surprising to consider that such a person might live on Long Island.
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By Timothy Denton
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9/20/18
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans on Jan. 4 for a $10 billion overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport similar to what is being done at LaGuardia Airport on the north side of Queens.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/5/17
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hosting a public workshop at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6-9 pm to gather public input on noise levels created by aircraft operations around John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/28/16
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The plane noise plaguing parts of Queens and Nassau counties was the focus of discussion last week at a citizen advocacy meeting to explain NextGen, a satellite GPS technology that the Federal Aviation Administration says has resulted in $1.6 billion in benefits to airlines and travelers by allowing planes to fly more frequently and closer together, take more direct routes and save time and fuel.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/25/16
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This Sept. 11 will take a special place in the hearts of Elmont residents, as the Elmont Memorial Library unveils a beam that was recovered from the wreckage of the north tower of the World Trade …
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By Steve Smirti
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9/7/16
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